Research Article
The Changing of Image of Islam in Japan: The Role of Civil Society in Disseminating Informations about Islam
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-10-2018.2289662, author={Irma Rachmi Yulita and Susy Ong}, title={The Changing of Image of Islam in Japan: The Role of Civil Society in Disseminating Informations about Islam}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies, ICSGS 2018, October 24-26, 2018, Central Jakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICSGS}, year={2019}, month={11}, keywords={muslim community in japan japanese society disseminate knowledge about islam}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-10-2018.2289662} }- Irma Rachmi Yulita
Susy Ong
Year: 2019
The Changing of Image of Islam in Japan: The Role of Civil Society in Disseminating Informations about Islam
ICSGS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-10-2018.2289662
Abstract
This research focuses on the image of Islam in Japan and the efforts to eradicate Islam’s negative image created by the Japan’s mass media. In preparation for the coming 2020 Olympic Games, the government as well as the local organization nationwide is taking initiatives to create a friendlier social condition toward foreigners, including Muslim foreigners. I try to look into their efforts to disseminate knowledge and informations about Islam to the general public. I have conducted in-depth interviews with 6 Muslims residing in Kobe, Kyoto, and Tokyo, and compared their stories with Japanese articles on Muslim and Islam, as well as books and academic journals. I have come to the conclusion that Japanese society is becoming friendlier and showing understanding toward Islam culture and belief.